Blogs tagged in policies
Carnac the Magnificent says – Politicussin
This blog was written by Aaron Warshaw at Ogletree Deakins, which authors our Model Policies and Forms for Tennessee Employers, Massachusetts Human Resources Manual, Colorado Human Resources Manual, and Employee Benefits – An Employer's Guide. You can find the read more
Biometrics in the workplace - not a measure of bios accumulated by an employee
This blog was written by Karen Glickstein at Polsinelli, which authors hrsimple resources in Missouri, Kansas and Illinois. You can find the read more
Controlling the political speech of buttons*
This blog was written by Danielle Krauthamer and Setareh Ebrahimian at Fisher Phillips, which authors our South Carolina Human Resources Manual, Model Policies and Forms for Missouri E...
read moreCursing, surfing, weapons, gadgets – illegal, inappropriate or OK?
It happens in almost every workplace almost every day: somebody swears or is on an iffy website or is carrying a knife (or worse) or is using their own (not secure) phone or computer to send off a quick business email or text.
So what is illegal, what is inappropriate and what is just not that a big a deal?
Robin Shea at Constangy has your answers (and answers your questi...
read moreElection leave – employer's civic duty, migraine, or just wishful thinking (election, leave!)
This blog was written by Deidra Nguyen at Littler Mendelson, which authors our Model Policies and Forms for Maine Employers. You can find the original post and their...
read moreCostumes, booze and the Great Pumpkin – beware the office Halloween party
This blog was written by Adam Gutmann at Cozen O'Connor, which authors our Minnesota Human Resources Manual, New York Human Resources Manual, and Pennsylvania Human Resources Manual. You can find the read more
Disability/pregnancy practices – what not to practice
This blog was written by Robin Shea at Constangy, which authors our Model Policies and Forms for Georgia Employers and our New Jersey Human Resources Manual. You can find the read more
IL – Required expense reimbursement for your employees, not Bill Self
This blog was written by Peter Gillespie at Laner Muchin who are authors of our "Illinois Human Resources Manual". You can find the read more
Public disclosure of confidential information is easier than you think
This blog was written by Tina Syring at Cozen O'Connor, which authors our Minnesota Human Resources Manual, New York Human Resources Manual, and Pennsylvania Human Resources Manual. You can find the read more
If religious accommodation and a flu shot both equal angst, is that the transitive or substitution property?
This blog was written by David Broderick at Littler Mendelson, which authors our Model Policies and Forms for Maine Employers.
Dear Littler: Do We Have to Accommodate A Religious Objection to the Flu Shot?
David Broderick at Littler Mendelson
Dear Littler: I work in a health care setting in New Jersey. As flu season is approaching, we em...
read moreWorkplace shootings – 20 can-dos to prevent them
This blog was written by Debra Friedman, contributor to our New York Human Resources Manual, at Cozen O'Connor, which also authors our Pennsylvania Human Resources Manual and Minnesota Human Resources Manual. You can fin...
read moreNo call/no show shows. No what about it.
No call. No show. Assume they quit. Find a replacement. Move on.
Then who shows up but Ms. Nocall Noshow.
Now what?
Depends on what happened, your policy, potential laws (ADA? FMLA?), disabilities, stuff, junk.
If it's called a dress code, can I wear pants?
This blog was written by Natasha Sarah-Lorraine Banks at Fisher Phillips, which authors several of our resources.
When Strict Dress Codes Went Out Of Style: The Modernization Of Workwear
“Every day is a fashion show, and the world is your runway.” – Unknown
This modern-day old adage gives one permission to own their own personal...
read moreTN: Conceal and carry means post to prohibit or permit
This blog was written by William S. Rutchow at Ogletree Deakins, author of our Model Policies and Forms for Tennessee Employers. Ogletree also authors our Massachusetts Human Resources Manual, Colorado Human Resources Manual, and Employee Benefits – An Employer...
read moreFour-legged office mates and the pawternity policies they benefit
This blog was written by Danielle Krauthamer at Fisher Phillips, which authors several of our resources. You can find the original post read more
School-related parental leave does not mean you forge a note from your kid
This blog was written by Jason Plowman at Polsinelli. Polsinelli authors hrsimple resources in Missouri, Kansas and Illinois. You can find the read more
Background checks of the future are continuous
This blog was written by Spencer Waldron at Fisher Phillips, which authors several of our resources. You can find the original post and the read more
Treating service animal requests (always treat the animal)
Service animal pop quiz (yes/no):
- The ADA permits assistance dogs to be with their person where members of the public can go (yes)
- The ADA requires service dogs to be professionally trained (no)
- Minature horses are covered under the ADA and Great Danes can be the size of miniature horses (yes and yes - I saw two at the dog park last night) read more
Prepare for saying "No" – you need to decide how to refuse service
This blog was written by Seth Ford and Matt Anderson at Troutman Sanders, author of the Georgia Human Resources Manual. You can find the original article and their read more
List 10 up: What's the deal with employee handbook rules?
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Spend 20 minutes with Ruthie Goodboe from our author Ogletree Deakins as she discusses employer work rules and employee handbook policies and practices in the podcast What's the deal with employee handbook rules? read more
No, you can't sleep on the job
This blog was written by Shelby Skeabeck, formerly of Shawe Rosenthal, author of our Maryland Human Resources Manual. You can find the original blog post here and their Labor & Employment Report newsletter (which is excellent) read more
Should you give your employees a little Slack – or do they have enough already?
This blog was written by Caroline Pham and Collin Cook at Fisher Phillips, which authors several of our resources. You can find the original here and their On the Front Lines Workplace Law Newsletter (which is excellent) read more
Zero tolerance for "zero tolerance" policies
This blog was written by Robin Shea at Constangy, which authors our Model Policies and Forms for Georgia Employers. You can find the original here and their Employment & Labor Insider blog (which is one of our favorites and is excellent) read more
PTO on the house!
This blog was written by Kat Cunnignham, president of Moresource Inc., a member of the Missouri Chamber. You can find the original blog post on the mobile edition of Missouri Chamber's Missouri Business
Traditionally, most companies have of...
read moreNew rules for work rules
This blog was written by Fiona Ong at Shawe Rosenthal, author of our Maryland Human Resources Manual. You can find the original blog post here and their Labor & Employment Report newsletter (which is excellent) read more
Guidelines for a valid no-solicitation/no-distribution policy
Guidelines for a Valid No-Solicitation/No-Distribution Policy
This blog was written by Fiona Ong at Shawe Rosenthal, author of our Maryland Human Resources Manual. You can find the original blog post here and their Labor & Employmen...
read morePersonal hygiene in the workplace
When you took your job in HR, you knew that you would have to face some uncomfortable situations: terminations, poor performance reviews, disciplinary actions, but perhaps the worst of all is the “we need to talk about your personal hygiene” conversation. Your staff’s poor personal hygiene can negatively effect co-workers and customers alike, and management needs to take th...
read moreConducting internal I-9 audits
Attendance policies
Needless to say, a company can’t operate (let alone succeed) if the employees aren’t showing up to work. But how do you ensure that your workforce will consistently report for duty? One good step is having a clear attendance policy. Communicating clearly about what are acceptable reasons to miss work, how these requests should be made, and what does not qualify as an excusable ab...
read moreNepotism: favoring relatives and friends in the workplace
It is not unusual for multiple members of a family to work for the same employer. However, such situations can be troublesome if the family members are in a superior-subordinate relationship because:
- the relationship may give rise to favoritism or to suspicions of it
- the subordinate family member takes advantage of the situation by not working as hard or by... read more
The Form I-9 has changed… Again!
Immigration enforcement is a major priority for the Trump Administration. Work site enforcement and I-9 audits and inquiries by ICE have been increasing and they will continue to increase. In addition to this, yet another new I-9 form was issued in 2017. All employers must use the new Form I-9 during the hiring process by September 18, 2017.
The ne...
read moreArizona sick day policy
Arizona sick day policy
Julie A. Pace, The Cavanagh Law Firm
This blog comes directly from the Arizona Human Resources Manual. If you are an hrsimple.com member, just log in and go to Chapter 21, Personnel manuals and policies.
Beginning on July 1, 20...
read moreVacation policies and time off
Not all employers provide employees with vacation time, but for those who do it is wise to have a clear, well-enforced policy in place to prevent confusion and help employees understand what steps need to be followed in order to use their time off. If employers decide to provide time off they need to make sure to do so in a uniform manner and apply the same regulations to each employee. Writ...
read moreEmployee handbooks – getting a handle on your policies
While there may be no state or federal law requiring an employer to have a handbook, there are a number or reasons why they are in an employer’s best interest.
- Usefulness. It is beneficial for there to be one definitive source on the terms of employment. If an employee ever has a question as to what is acceptable or not, they know where to turn.... read more
